Alaafin of Oyo

Why Oyo Assembly made U-turn, accepted rotational Obas’ council chair

The Oyo State House of Assembly has changed its mind on the passage of the…

Between Ooni, Alaafin and the Delusion of Grandeur

Sometimes, organisers of big events could be unlucky. They invested resources, put up a show…

Oba Owoade crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, facts about him

Abimbola Owoade is the 46th Alaafin and succeeds Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who joined his ancestors on…

Abimbola to Oyomesi: You participated as we consulted Ifa to choose Alaafin

 Professor Wande Abimbola, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo…

Owoade, new Alaafin receives staff of Office from Makinde

Today, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State presend the instruments of office to His Imperial…

Seyi Makinde announces Abimbola Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo

The long wait over who would occupy the royal stool of Oyo is over. Governor…

Archbishop Ladigbolu: From Pulpit to the Throne

I have seen some media reports that suggest retired Methodist Church Archbishop, Ayo Ladigbolu is…

Alaafin throws weight behind Tinubu’s presidential ambition

Tinubu had embarked on a consultation tour to traditional rulers in the South-West, after declaring…

No bitterness against Gov. Makinde – Alaafin

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has said that he has no bitterness against…

Superiority between Alaafin and Ooni, facts of the matter

By Olumuyiwa Olayinka First of all I am immensely grateful to the two most prominent…